August 8, 2017

Orange County

The staff report for the Aug. 1 council item, which was the official notice for council members and the public to learn what was up for approval, said the action was part of a restructuring of city code that would keep fees at the same levels.

Fountain Valley School District, Huntington Beach Union High School, Laguna Beach Unified School District, Newport-Mesa Unified School District and Ocean View School District all return to school after Labor Day.

Two weeks before, the city ordered those living in the center’s courtyard to clear out by 8 a.m. to make way for a temporary library. Homeless advocate TyRon Jackson and the Orange County Rescue Mission joined forces to find them shelter — under a tight deadline

Deadline is August 11! The Register is winding down its nomination period for Top Workplaces in Orange County. For 10 years, the county business community has celebrated this program, which surveys local employees on what makes their company A-Number One.

California

There were 17 initiatives on the state ballot in the last election. By contrast, there are only five in the signature-gathering phase. The secretary of state’s office has advised political groups to file proposed initiatives by Aug. 22 to ensure they have the maximum time for making next fall’s ballot.